Farofa Crocante
Brazilian crispy toasted cassava flour with butter, garlic, and herbs. A crunchy, golden side that pairs with any main dish or stands alone as a savory snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley or scallions, chopped
- ½ lime lime, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter and olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, ~1 minute.
- 2
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and light golden, 45 seconds.
- 3
Add cassava flour and stir continuously. It will toast and darken slightly, 4-5 minutes.
- 4
When flour is golden-brown and smells deeply nutty, remove from heat.
- 5
Stir in salt, pepper, and fresh herbs until evenly combined.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top and toss once more.
- 7
Serve warm while still crispy. Leftovers store in an airtight container for 3 days.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- knife for mincing and chopping
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